Google Finally Rolls Out Per-App Backup Controls on Android for Granular Cloud Storage Control

Google is rolling out per-app backup controls for Android devices, allowing users to select exactly which applications sync ...

How I turned my old Android phone into a dashcam for free - in 5 easy steps

Also: How I turned my old Android phone into a streaming stick for free - in 6 easy steps. Turns out, it's possible and free ...

Internet down? 3 ways I use an old Android phone as a backup connection for my home router

I needed a way to connect my phone to my router, and have it work reliably. Turns out, I have 3 options (and I saved the best ...

Google is finally giving Android users control over app backups

Google is finally testing per-app backup controls in Android beta, letting users choose exactly which apps get backed up.

Finding Android apps on the Google Play Store just got a lot easier thanks to Gemini

Google has launched the Google Play connected app for Gemini, allowing users to discover apps, make select purchases, and buy ...
Searchenginejournal.com

Google Is Adding Business Profile Tools To The Gemini App

Google is adding a Google Business Profile connection and Business notebooks to the Gemini app. This gives Gemini access to your reviews, customer questions, and performance data. You can draft ...
The New York Times

How to Remove Apps You Never Use (or at Least Hide Them)

If you need space back on your phone or tablet, removing built-in and unused apps can help free up storage and reduce screen clutter. By J. D. Biersdorfer J.D. Biersdorfer writes about how to get more ...
Wired

Watch Duty Is Adding Flood Alerts to Its Wildfire App

The popular wildfire tracking app is adding flood monitoring to its platform. It’s the first new disaster alert on the service, with many more to come. Watch Duty, the wildfire alert app, is ...
Searchenginejournal.com

Google Analytics Is Adding Google Business Profile Data

Google has documented a native way to link Google Business Profile to Google Analytics. Once linked, local metrics like calls and direction requests appear in a new section of your reports. If you ...
9to5google

Spotify app for Android adding playlist folders, ‘Reshuffle,’ and more

Only three of those apply to Android – background downloads have been supported for Spotify’s Android app for years, and it’s frankly wild that iOS users still have to deal with so many problems ...
TechCrunch

Google’s AI Studio now lets anyone build Android apps in minutes

The AI coding boom is now coming directly for Android app development. On Tuesday at Google IO 2026, the company announced new native Android app creation capabilities in its web-based Google AI ...
talkandroid.com

These Android settings changed how I control my data usage—here’s how you can stop going over your limit

Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain affiliate links on some articles. If you make a purchase through these links, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Ever gotten that ...